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Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24
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Elliott's thefts help No. 8 Irish hold off Ball State 24-16

Jalen Elliott had a pair of interceptions that No. 8 Notre Dame turned into touchdowns and the Fighting Irish held off stubborn Ball State 24-16 on Saturday on a day when its offense was frustrated much of the game.

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Team Stats

BALL ND
24
1st Downs
20
8-23
3rd down efficiency
4-14
3-3
4th down efficiency
1-2
349
Total Yards
414
180
Passing
297
23/50
Comp/Att
17/31
3.6
Yards per pass
9.6
169
Rushing
117
47
Rushing Attempts
41
3.6
Yards per rush
2.9
3-10
Penalties
2-20
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
3
34:22
Possession
25:38

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